The Modern Drama

By Maurice Maeterlinck

Book Overview

The Modern Drama by Maurice Maeterlinck is a comprehensive study of the development of drama in modern times. The book explores the evolution of drama from its origins in ancient Greece to the present day, with a particular focus on the works of contemporary playwrights. Maeterlinck examines the various trends and movements that have shaped the modern drama, including realism, naturalism, symbolism, and expressionism. He also discusses the role of the actor, the director, and the audience in the modern theater, as well as the importance of staging, lighting, and sound. Throughout the book, Maeterlinck provides insightful analysis of the works of such notable playwrights as Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg, Anton Chekhov, and George Bernard Shaw, among others. The Modern Drama is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of modern theater.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Double Garden, by Maurice Maeterlinck. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917210.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162858060
• ISBN13: 9781162858067
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"